When clients look beyond traditional equity issuance and seek more tailored capital and risk-management solutions, Equity Solutions delivers innovative structuring, market insight, and execution expertise. The team focuses on convertible bonds and equity-linked derivatives, including structured share repurchase programs, hedging and monetization strategies, working closely with Investment Banking, Equity Sales & Trading, and other product partners to deliver integrated solutions.
Equity Solutions advises clients on complex capital structure, financing, and risk-management challenges, combining market judgment, derivative structuring, and transaction execution to meet strategic objectives across market cycles.
Our New York City office is looking for an Analyst 1 or 2 to join the Equity Solutions team.
Responsibilities
- Support the origination, structuring, and execution of equity-linked and derivative-based transactions, including convertible bonds, structured share repurchases, and hedging and monetization solutions
- Perform detailed financial analysis, valuation, and scenario modeling related to equity-linked products and capital structure alternatives
- Assist in the development of customized client solutions, working closely with senior bankers, traders, and structuring teams
- Prepare marketing materials, transaction documentation, and internal approvals
- Monitor market conditions and equity derivatives dynamics to inform client advice and transaction execution
Qualifications
- Ideally 1 year of experience in Global Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Equity Derivatives, or a related role
- Prior exposure to equity-linked products, derivatives, or structured transactions is preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and complex financial analysis
- Extraordinary level of motivation, work ethic, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial instinct and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Series licensing required or ability to obtain
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Associate, at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Skills Required
- 1 year of experience in Global Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or a related role
- Bachelor's degree
- Series licensing or ability to obtain
- Prior exposure to equity-linked products, derivatives, or structured transactions
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.
